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To Understand the Self-care Ability of Farmers and Fishermen With CMDs (Hypertension, Heart Disease, Hyperlipidemia, Type 2 Diabetes), Whether They Are Aware of CMDs, Their Treatment Status, Treatment Effectiveness, and Their Ability to Describe Known and Practice the Self-care Content of CMDs.

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT06703151

PhaseNA

Enrollment338

SponsorChang Gung Memorial Hospital

Age18 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Conditions studied

Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Stroke

About this study

This project will be based on nursing scholar Dorothea Orem's self-care theory, integrating the concept of the \[life essential 8, LE8\] proposed by the American Heart Association, as well as our team's recent research findings. We aim to develop educational materials and tools tailored for this group, termed \[Self-Care Eight Essentials\] aligning with these theories and previous research outcomes. This study aims to present an overview of self-care abilities among farmers and fishermen with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, identifying the distance from the ideal level and related influencing factors. It intends to establish self-care educational materials and tools tailored to the socioeconomic background of this specific population. Additionally, the study aims to transform these materials into tabletop game educational tools that possess credibility, effectiveness, and an element of entertainment. Through patents and technology transfer, these tools are expected to serve as convenient and effective guidance instruments for health bureaus and primary healthcare units.

Interventions

Behavioral: CMDs (Cardiometabolic Diseases) Self-Care Manual — 1st-5th month: Complete the assessment of self-care ability and biochemical indicators, introduce the (CMDs self-care) teaching material manual, and evaluate the case's referral treatment status from the institution, and provide answers to questions. Played the Monopoly board game 8 times: On average, each community has about 2-3 groups (a group of 4-7 people), each group has a leader (seed teacher) to conduct CMDs health education Q\&A before each board game activity . 6th month: Conduct self-care process assessment in each community. 7th-12th month: Telephone visits are provided every 2 months (3 times in total), each case lasts 5-10 minutes each time.

Primary outcomes

The Number of participants who can reduce cardiometabolic risks through enhancing CMDs self-care ability (12 months)

Eligibility information

Inclusion Criteria: * Farmers and fishermen who have been diagnosed with CMDs * Aged between 18 and 75 years old * Able to take care of their own daily life and can walk to the unit or community activity center that cooperates with this project * Can communicate with Taiwanese and Mandarin, and agree to participate in the second and third years of this study Exclusion Criteria: * Those who have no household registration or live in an unstable place in the study area * Those who have had a stroke or myocardial infarction * Those who have kidney and heart failure diseases and have limited water intake * Those who have cognitive or mental disorders

Study locations

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Mailiao, Yun Lin Hsien 63861 Taiwan

Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-10-05.